I have 4 Roku’s, starting with first Roku 2 in 2012. Rule of thumb: RESTART the device at least once a day will resolve almost all issues, especially with youtube tv when you rewind or fast forward only to have a partial white circle spinning for several minutes waiting for the stream to continue. Normally I restart Roku’s at the end of my viewing day. Remember, they never turn off on their own. If you run into an issue with buffering/slow internet, first try checking internet connection in settings. Roku does not automatically check - you have to do it manually. Depending on your model, it may have a speed close to your internet/wifi, but many do not. There is also a secret hidden technician menu that has settings & adjustments for the hard drive and software, but just restarting and checking for updates will fix 99.9% of common problems. Restart is in settings>system>system>restart. To check internet speed: settings>network>check connection. Also - if youtube tv app is not available, or doesn’t work well on your Roku’s particular model #, use the regular youtube app then scroll down to the bottom of the left menu and click on youtube tv there.
I travel with my Roku for work. I like to add a check routine prior to leaving my home/area so it is up to date when I arrive at my hotel to save time and data downloading.
A Roku Support Tech told me that when you use the check for updates in one app (channel), it will check for updates for all the apps you have in your account. That is why it may take more time to complete, especially if installing updates on several apps. However, you won’t know that because it is not visible or indicated anywhere.
I recently bought the newest ROKU device because my older one wouldn't run my PBS channel. Weird. Anyway, everything is fine now except that the remote often overrides the cable box remote. If I use my cable box remote to bring up the menu for DVR or guide, it brings up the ROKU home menu. I have to reprogram the ROKU remote to a completely different TV brand to get my cable remote to work. I have to do this at least once a week. Annoying, but I get to watch PBS again.
I just want my fish tank screensaver back. I downloaded that screensaver over ten years ago and it's been in my list of saved screensavers since. I seriously wonder how they came to the conclusion that it was necessary to reach inside everybody's saved storage and look for a screensaver that was original to first roku over a decade ago and delete from a person's sd card. If they go that far for a fish tank screensaver what else are they willing to do?
Will this work to fix Tablo ? I’ve tried everything including factory reset bit Roku and Tablo and I still haven’t been able to watch anything through my 4th gen Tablo. Had to hook up my old Tablo legacy ( it worked) and bought a Firestick ( Black Friday deal) and it works.
@@JohnnyReno71 Our Roku did not ask to be updated. But at my request, Hubby updated Roku tonight. The software update did not make it better or worse. Just know that Tablo is still not recording.
I have run update several times in a row, and it updated like the third time I did it. It's usually just app updates, but it's weird it didn't update the first time.
If your player is over 4 years as is mine it time to upgrade I just got the new one for my Mrs. for Christmas also I am thinking of upgrading my TV my plasma is 18 Years old it still has a great display but really showing it age my other one is 1040 LED 13 years old I sell them but the most I think I get for either is about $50 maybe $75 not really worth it It be better to give them to Salvation Army or Rescue Mission store
So I have an older tcl Roku but a stand alone Roku has better hardware. What happens if I plug a Roku stick into a Roku tv. So I have to use two remotes?
TH-camTV would have a what it calls a playback error. I would uninstall it off my phone and reinstall it. That happened constantly. It doesn't do it now. It only happened on my mobile device. I only have one phone, one tablet and a couple TV'S in the house.
HELP. I deleted TH-cam. Now can't find in Roku apps or the search to add back. All my stuff was updated and my Frontier wifi says there end is good. I have rebooted both TV, Roku and WiFi several times last couple days, today is 12/29/24.. I want REGULAR TH-cam. NOT PAYING FOR TH-cam TV. HELP
I have 4 Roku’s, starting with first Roku 2 in 2012. Rule of thumb: RESTART the device at least once a day will resolve almost all issues, especially with youtube tv when you rewind or fast forward only to have a partial white circle spinning for several minutes waiting for the stream to continue. Normally I restart Roku’s at the end of my viewing day. Remember, they never turn off on their own. If you run into an issue with buffering/slow internet, first try checking internet connection in settings. Roku does not automatically check - you have to do it manually. Depending on your model, it may have a speed close to your internet/wifi, but many do not. There is also a secret hidden technician menu that has settings & adjustments for the hard drive and software, but just restarting and checking for updates will fix 99.9% of common problems. Restart is in settings>system>system>restart. To check internet speed: settings>network>check connection. Also - if youtube tv app is not available, or doesn’t work well on your Roku’s particular model #, use the regular youtube app then scroll down to the bottom of the left menu and click on youtube tv there.
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Golden advice!
I travel with my Roku for work. I like to add a check routine prior to leaving my home/area so it is up to date when I arrive at my hotel to save time and data downloading.
Great tips! Much appreciated!
Thank you for sharing 😁
A Roku Support Tech told me that when you use the check for updates in one app (channel), it will check for updates for all the apps you have in your account. That is why it may take more time to complete, especially if installing updates on several apps. However, you won’t know that because it is not visible or indicated anywhere.
I was on Roku this morning so far there is no bugs but how can I why do know how to update it but so far it hasn’t been updated manually yet
I recently bought the newest ROKU device because my older one wouldn't run my PBS channel. Weird. Anyway, everything is fine now except that the remote often overrides the cable box remote.
If I use my cable box remote to bring up the menu for DVR or guide, it brings up the ROKU home menu.
I have to reprogram the ROKU remote to a completely different TV brand to get my cable remote to work.
I have to do this at least once a week.
Annoying, but I get to watch PBS again.
I just want my fish tank screensaver back. I downloaded that screensaver over ten years ago and it's been in my list of saved screensavers since. I seriously wonder how they came to the conclusion that it was necessary to reach inside everybody's saved storage and look for a screensaver that was original to first roku over a decade ago and delete from a person's sd card. If they go that far for a fish tank screensaver what else are they willing to do?
Will this work to fix Tablo ?
I’ve tried everything including factory reset bit Roku and Tablo and I still haven’t been able to watch anything through my 4th gen Tablo.
Had to hook up my old Tablo legacy ( it worked) and bought a Firestick ( Black Friday deal) and it works.
Last month, Tablo promised to fix the software issue with Roku by end of 12/24. Fingers crossed!
@ I noticed this morning that Tablo is asking to do an update. I’m not sure if I should do it. I’m afraid it will make it worse
@@JohnnyReno71 Our Roku did not ask to be updated. But at my request, Hubby updated Roku tonight. The software update did not make it better or worse. Just know that Tablo is still not recording.
I have run update several times in a row, and it updated like the third time I did it. It's usually just app updates, but it's weird it didn't update the first time.
The restart app also works
My roku player had to be factory reset to fix my Sling tv issue. Sling was studdering video at the time.
I tried everything on my TCL Roku TV, but the menu sounds keep disappearing after a while! Help!
If your player is over 4 years as is mine it time to upgrade I just got the new one for my Mrs. for Christmas also I am thinking of upgrading my TV my plasma is 18 Years old it still has a great display but really showing it age my other one is 1040 LED 13 years old I sell them but the most I think I get for either is about $50 maybe $75 not really worth it It be better to give them to Salvation Army or Rescue Mission store
So I have an older tcl Roku but a stand alone Roku has better hardware. What happens if I plug a Roku stick into a Roku tv. So I have to use two remotes?
No. Just pair whichever remote you like most to the Roku stick. I have 2 Roku remotes that control my Roku ultra. It's easy to do
Should I have a couple of drinks before I try this?
My build is 12222 yours is 12221 why is that
TH-camTV would have a what it calls a playback error. I would uninstall it off my phone and reinstall it. That happened constantly. It doesn't do it now. It only happened on my mobile device. I only have one phone, one tablet and a couple TV'S in the house.
Sometimes I just have to restart the Roku box.
I always restart my device after an update.
The issue with my Roku TV is it will not turn on. I have to do a restart every single time I turn on the TV.
Roku from Avatar?
HELP. I deleted TH-cam. Now can't find in Roku apps or the search to add back. All my stuff was updated and my Frontier wifi says there end is good. I have rebooted both TV, Roku and WiFi several times last couple days, today is
12/29/24.. I want REGULAR TH-cam. NOT PAYING FOR TH-cam TV. HELP
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Why is tubi stutter after commercials havent seen on any other app
How about updating so we can sideload so we can watch latest TV movies otherwise roku is worthless